Blue Gold Taps 25-Year Finance Veteran James Samuelson as CFO
BGL•Blue Gold appointed James Samuelson as Chief Financial Officer effective June 1, 2026, bringing over 25 years of capital markets and SEC compliance experience. He succeeds Lorenz Werndle, who will remain through June 24 to ensure a seamless handover as Blue Gold advances its mine-to-wallet platform and finance initiatives.
1. Appointment Details
James Samuelson will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer at Blue Gold on June 1, 2026, marking a key leadership change in the company’s executive team.
2. Professional Background
Samuelson brings over 25 years of experience in corporate finance, capital markets activities, mergers and acquisitions, uplist transactions and SEC compliance for Nasdaq-listed and emerging growth companies.
3. Succession and Transition
Incumbent CFO Lorenz Werndle will step down on May 31, 2026, and remain through June 24 to transfer responsibilities and facilitate an orderly transition.
4. Strategic Role in Growth
As CFO, Samuelson will oversee financial reporting, capital markets engagements and strategic finance initiatives to support Blue Gold’s mine-to-wallet platform expansion and long-term growth.
